Baptismal font - Aal Kirke - Oksbøl, Denmark
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Baptismal font at the chior of the ancient bright white eye catching Aal
church.
Waymark Code: WM18TF0
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 09/24/2023
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Baptismal font
In the middle of the choir there is a simple, barrel-shaped baptismal font made of granite. Based on color pigments on the exterior, it is assumed that it was previously painted. It is one of the oldest baptismal fonts in this part of Denmark.
About the church
Aal Kirke (until 2010 Ål Kirke) is a church of the Danish People's Church in the diocese of Ribe in Oksbøl in the parish of Aal Sogn.
Buildings and history
The church was built in several phases, with the nave being the oldest part. Archaeological investigations have dated this section to the end of the 10th century. The church was later expanded three times. The choir was built in the east, a sacristy on the north side and, around the year 1200, a church porch in the south. Male church visitors used to enter the building via the latter, while the women's entrance, which is now bricked up, was in the north. There used to be a porch in front of this too.
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